Lobectomy Surgery
A lobectomy is an operation which removes one of the lung lobes. Parts of the lungs are called lobes. The right lung possesses 3 lobes. The left lung possesses 2 lobes. When a issue is detected in only a section of a lung, a lobectomy can be performed. It removes the infected lobe, and the remaining healthy lung tissue will function as normal.
You’ll spend some time in a recuperation room after the treatment. When you wake up from general anesthesia or sedation, you can become tired and confused. Your healthcare staff will monitor your vital signs, such as your heart rate and respiration. If you need it, you’ll be given pain medication. An X-ray in the chest can be performed directly after the surgery.
